Will eBay refund me if I get scammed?
If the buyer receives the wrong item, or the item arrives broken, damaged, or faulty (and was not clearly described as such), they are entitled to return it for a refund, even if the seller doesn’t offer returns.
Can eBay force you to refund a buyer?
You can issue a refund on eBay either by responding to a buyer’s request, or by proactively cancelling an order before it’s shipped. Once you issue a refund, you can ask for the item you sold to be returned to you — however, depending on the value of the item, this might not be worth it.
Does eBay guarantee purchases?
If you haven’t received your item, or the item is not as described, we’ll refund your purchase price plus original shipping on virtually all items. The eBay Money Back Guarantee is automatically included with the purchase of virtually every item on eBay.com.
Is eBay buyer protection good?
Today, buyers are amply protected through eBay’s Money Back Guarantee. If there’s a problem with an order, the buyer is eligible to get a full refund from eBay for the full purchase price plus any shipping charges the buyer paid. Most of the time, the buyer also needs to return the unsatisfactory item to the seller.
What happens if you dont refund a buyer on eBay?
If you don’t refund the buyer within 10 days, they can file a claim through the eBay Money Back Guarantee. If the item is damaged, faulty, or doesn’t match the listing description, they’re covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee, and you’ll have to refund them or replace the item, even if you don’t offer returns.
Can you get scammed on eBay buyer protection program?
eBay’s Vehicle Purchase Protection* covers only certain vehicle transactions that are completed on eBay.com. If a Craigslist or non-eBay seller ‘promises’ you the eBay protection plan, this is false and almost certainly a scam and you should walk away.